PARKING PERMITS 

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Temporary Overnight Parking Permits - Temporary parking permits can be purchased ONLINE OR in the lobby of the Police Department through a 24-hour per day self-service machine. The cost per night for a temporary overnight parking permit is $3. At any one time, up to ten nights may be purchased from the dispenser, using either coins or bills up to $20 in value. Change will be given in dollar coins. To validate the Temporary Overnight Parking Permit, use an ink pen in the space provided to clearly mark the complete license plate number, or if there is no license plate use the last four numbers of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Failure to do so may result in a citation. The Temporary Parking Permit must be clearly displayed on the dashboard, face-up on the driver's side. No overnight parking permits are issued to vehicles exceeding 6,000 lbs., non-motorized vehicles, trailers and vehicles exceeding 8-feet height, 6-feet width or 20-feet length.(View in Spanish/Chinese.)

Annual Overnight Parking Permits - Annual overnight parking permits are available through the Finance Department for $60 per year. Each permit issued is per one vehicle and registered owner of said vehicle. Permits may be purchased at City Hall in the Finance Department during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) The applicant
must provide current Vehicle Registration and proof of Alhambra residency. 
 
Click here for an online Annual Overnight Parking Permit Application. After completing it, return the application to the Finance Department. Approvals are granted only after the Alhambra Police Department determines there is not adequate off-street parking for the vehicle. 
  
No overnight parking permits are issued to vehicles exceeding 6,000 lbs., non-motorized vehicles, trailers and vehicles exceeding 8-feet height, 6-feet width or 20-feet length. If you change or sell your vehicle, remove the existing permit sticker from car windshield and submit with a transfer fee of $20.00. If the sticker is not presented at this time, you will be required to submit a new application with new permit fees. If you change your address within the Alhambra city limits, a new proof of residency permit must be submitted along with a $20 administrative fee. 

PROPER DISPLAY OF PARKING PERMITS

Overnight Parking Permits must be affixed to the vehicle with its own adhesive (do not affix permit with tape or any other materials). The permit must be clearly placed on the front lower left (drivers' side) corner of the windshield. If not placed correctly, the permit will be considered INVALID.   
             

PERMIT PARKING LOCATIONS

Map of Permit Parking Locations
List of Parking Structures / Parking Lots

Permits are issued to Downtown Alhambra business owners and employees. Employees must bring business letterhead and a business license number to obtain a permit. Permitted vehicles must be parked in designated "Permit Parking" locations with the permit placed on the rear view mirror or dashboard in plain view from the front window. Permit parking hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Overnight parking is not allowed in City parking lots. Parking permits do not exempt drivers from violation of the Alhambra Municipal Code or the California Vehicle Code. Designated lots are: 

• Lot  # 1 - 103 N. Chapel Ave.
• Lot  #3 - 80 S. First
• Lot  # 10 - 15 N. Fourth St.     
• Lot  #11 - 28 N. Third St.

• Los # 22 & 23 - 25 N. Second St.

Daytime Parking Permit Fee Schedule 

JANUARY          $84           JULY
FEBRUARY       $70          AUGUST
MARCH              $56          SEPTEMBER
APRIL                 $42          OCTOBER
MAY                     $28          NOVEMBER
JUNE                  $14          DECEMBER

For Permits Purchased the last 10 Days of the Month, Use the Following Rate Schedule:

JANUARY          $77           JULY
FEBRUARY       $63          AUGUST
MARCH              $49          SEPTEMBER
APRIL                 $35          OCTOBER
MAY                    $21          NOVEMBER
JUNE                  $7            DECEMBER

 ADDITIONAL PERMITS

Alarm System Permits -  Alarm System Permits are $15 annually. Permits are only valid 
for the current applicant or with a current business license and are not transferrable. Any changes to the application should be corrected within 10 days. To download an application form, CLICK HERE. Return the completed application and your check
or money order for the $15 fee to:
 
          City of Alhambra (Finance Dept.-Revenue Division)
          111 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

LICENSES REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA

Business License - The City of Alhambra requires a business license for all businesses (including rentals) located within the City and for contractors doing business in Alhambra. The Business License Application Form is available ONLINE. Completed applications may be submitted by mail or in person to the Finance Department. Once submitted, your business license application will be reviewed and assigned a license number. After the application is approved, a Business License Tax Certificate will be issued. Most business licenses are issued annually, to be renewed each year within 30 days of expiration to avoid penalties and interest charges. For more information about requirements to start a new business, call the Finance Department at 626-570-5021 or refer to: Starting a Business in Alhambra.

Dog License - The City of Alhambra processes annual renewals of animal licenses handled by the County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Division for dogs four months and older.  The owner must come to the Finance Department Customer Service counter for processing and payment of fees. Proof of the dog’s current rabies vaccination certificate is required to issue a license. The fee is $30 per year for a non-spayed or non-neutered animal and $15 per year with a Certificate of Sterilization. If the pet owner is a senior citizen (60 years or older), the fee is $7.50 with proof of sterilization and owner's age (i.e. driver's license). While senior citizens are required to pay the fee, it is possible to qualify for a refund upon approval of the Revenue Manager. All new animal licenses expire one-year from the date of issue. A $20 penalty fee is charged for failure to license a dog or cat when the license lapses beyond the expiration date or the pet was not previously licensed as required by law. 

METRO RAIL BUS PASSES AND TOKENS

Regular Metro Bus and Rail Tokens - The City of Alhambra Finance Department sells Metro bus and rail tokens at its main customer service counter. Each bag contains ten tokens at a cost of $15.  

Metro's Replenishable TAP Card has Replaced Reduced Fare Stamps and Paper Day Passes - Regular, senior, disabled and student Metro rail and bus users now have a new, more convenient way to get on board the Metro system using a TAP Fare Card. Reduced fare monthly stamps and reduced fare paper day passes are no longer available. All reduced fare users are required to have a TAP card with photo ID in order to receive the discount. This durable plastic card can be used again and again to load a reduced fare monthly pass.  
 
Users can load the TAP card at the City Hall Finance Department. Other convenient options include reloading your TAP card at Metro Customer Centers, other pass vendor locations, and at any Metro Rail or Metro Orange Line ticket vending machine. Best of all – you can add to your TAP card any time of the day or night by calling 866-TAPTOGO, or simply reloading online at www.taptogo.net. 

The City of Alhambra has application forms for all types of subsidized fare users. The easiest way is to download an online form; pay attention to the various types of subsidized fare cards that are available, including the Senior TAP ID Card, LACTOA Disabled TAP ID Card, College/Vocational TAP ID Card, and Student TAP Card (K-8 and 9-12). There is no charge at this time for the TAP Card, but you will need to supply a full-face photo (1” x 1-1/4” or 2” x 2”) with your application. A photocopy of your California identification card, driver’s license or passport is also required. Disabled users will need to provide valid documentation of disability status, and students will have to show proof of student enrollment. These materials can be submitted in person to any Metro Customer Center or mailed to the address provided on each application form.